US Bridges

Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 5.1 MI NW of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030300330

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLinton Road
CrossesCarters Mill Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of Sandersville
RouteCounty Highway 787
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.04411, -82.85702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Linton Road over Carters Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.